Name
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Specifies the name of the item, which should be clear and meaningful, and should convey the item's purpose to non-technical users.
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Code
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Specifies the technical name of the item, which is used for generating code or scripts.
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Comment
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Specifies a descriptive comment for the object.
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Stereotype
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Extends the semantics of the object. You can enter a stereotype directly in this field, or add stereotypes to the list by specifying them in an extension file.
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Data connection
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Specifies the data store represented by the output. You must select a data connection to access the list of available data stores. This field will be automatically completed if you drag the data store from the browser, and drop it onto the diagram.
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Target object
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[Database and XML document outputs only] Specifies the particular object from the target model to be used as output. Use the tools to the right of the list to browse for an object or view the properties of the currently selected object.
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Mode
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[Database output only] Specifies the type of action the database output performs on the target object by analyzing its input flows. You can choose one of the following options:
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Clear – Deletes rows in the target object.
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Delete & insert – Deletes rows in the target object, and inserts a new row.
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Insert – Inserts a row in a target object.
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Insert or update – Looks for a row in a target objet, and inserts it if it does not exist or updates it.
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Update – Looks for an existing row in a target objet, and updates it
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